| Surname: | Lindop |
| Initials: | F M |
| Rank: | Captain |
| Army Number: | 519987 |
| Notes: | Provost Officer. SIB BAOR. London Gazette 49897, 13959, 16/10/1984. Corps of Royal Military Police. Regular Army. Short Serv. Commn. The undermentioned WO I. to be 2/Lt.., 22/8/1984 with seniority 22/2/1980. To be Lt., 22/8/1984, with seniority 22/2/1982. 23961215 Frank Michael Lindop (519987). London Gazette 50636, 11136, 26/8/1986. Corps of Royal Military Police. Regular Army. Short Serv. Commn. The undermentioned Lt. to be Capt, 22/8/1986: F M Lindop (519987). London Gazette 50813, 1080, 27/1/1987. Corps of Royal Military Police Regular Army. Special Reg. Commn. Capt. F M Lindop (519987) from Short Serv. Commn. to be 2/Lt., 11/6/1986, with seniority 22/2/1980. To be Lt., 11/6/1986, with seniority 22/2/1982. To be Capt., 22/8/1986. London Gazette 51399, 7693, 5/7/1988. Corps of Royal Military Police. Regular Army. On the introduction of the Late Entry Commn. the following officers converted from their present commn. to Short Serv. Commn (late entry) commencing 1/4/1988: Capt. F M Lindop, MBE. (519987). London Gazette 52261, 14190, 4/9/1990. Corps of Royal Military Police. Regular Army. Late Entry. The undermentioned Capt from Short Serv. Commn. (LE) is Capt., 17/5/1990 with seniority on the date shown: F M Lindop (519987) 22/8/1986. No. shown as (519887) in this Gazette. London Gazette 52288, 15451, 2/10/1990. Corps of Royal Military Police. Regular Army. The undermentioned Capt. to be Maj., 30/9/1990: F M Lindop, MBE (519987). London Gazette 55378, 590, 19/1/1999. AGC. Provost Branch (Royal Military Police). Regular Commn. (Late Entry). Maj. F M Lindop, MBE. (519987 to be Lt/Col., 1/1/1999. |
Decoration Record: | |
| Decoration: | Member of the British Empire (London Gazette: 51171 Page: 6 Dec. 31, 1987) |
| Citation: | New Year Honours. Captain Frank Michael Lindop (519987). OC 87 Section SIB/RMP, (Dusseldorf). 1 Jan 1987 - 30 June 1987.Citation: Capt Lindop has been employed as the officer in charge of Royal Military Police special investigations throughout the Low Countries and in part of West Germany. The cases he has dealt with include rape, indecency to children, robbers, sudden death and fraud. As a result he has been under constant and considerable physical and mental pressure. The results he has achieved and the manner in which he has achieved them give rise to this high prestige with both civil and military colleagues. His outstanding performance is clearly demonstrated in two recent incidents. On Friday 6 March 1987 about 2130 hours, whilst deployed on exercise in Antwerp, Captain Lindop heard the first reports of the ferry disaster which had occurred at Zeebrugge. Accompanied by one other investigator he went to the scene and began to make the series of reports which enabled the British military authorities to take such timely and effective action. He took immediate steps to organise and deploy the manpower available to deal with the large number of casualties. The cool and comptent manner in which he handled the situation did much to help clear the inevitable chaos and confusion and mad it possible for other agencies to react positively. in conjunciton with the Belgian authorities, he quicly established a system for dealing with the bodies which were being brought ashore. As reinforcements arrived from Germany he took command of all available RMP resources and maintained a steady flow of invaluable information until relieved by a senior RMP officer. He remained in Zeebrugge without a break until 21 March 1987, where he was acknowledged as a valuable part of the Belgian and British police team. On his return to base in Germany he was given little time for rest, because on 23 March 1987 a car bomb exploded outside E Mess, Rheindahlen Garrison, resulting in many injuries and massive damage. Captain Lindop was immediately involved in dealing with ye another major incident. The police operation continued throughout the night of 23 March and into the next day when it became clear that the German authorities would be assuming the primary responsibility, whereupon he adopted a supporting role. His contribution to the operation throughout the night of 23/24 March and subsequently was as energetic and professional as if the pressure of the previous weeks had not existed. There were two common factors to these disasters. Firstly Captain Lindop's calm, firm handling of affairs in the confusion and stress of the hours following a disaster and his ability to identify the important issues and deal professionally, sensitively and compassionately with human situations over prolonged periods. Secondly, the unremitting intensity with which he devoted himself to the task in hand without thought for personal interest, tiredness of frustration. In all matters he placed the interests of others in the task in hand before self. Capt Lindop's performance of his duties had gone far beyond what is normally required and expected and calls for special recognition.Recommended by:Lt. Col. CO. SIB RMP BAOR. Col. PM BAOR. Brig. ACOS HQ BAOR. Maj. Gen. C in C BAOR. Gen. C in C BAOR. |
Provost Officer Appointments: | |
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